Children's winter jacket and windbreaker
Children's winter jacket and windbreaker was recalled on 18 November 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 1272/11. Strangulation risk reported by Latvia. The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hoods.
| Alert Number | 1272/11 |
| Brand | 1) VD Fashion collection kids; 2) BLUE eyes |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1) Children's winter jacket - NO-TL-57; 2) Children's windbreaker - Y-9628, Y-9626, Y-8619, Y-8615 and Y-9602. |
| Published | 18 November 2011 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hoods.The products do not comply with the safety requirements of relevant European standard EN 14862.
Product Description
1 ) Winter jacket with hood and zip-fastener in violet colour. The hood of the jacket includes a drawstring. Size: 110. 2) Windbreaker in orange, grey and red colour with hood and zip-fasteners. The hood of the jacket includes a drawstring. Size: 90, 95 and 105.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's winter jacket and windbreaker.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.